Akij Bakers celebrates annual sales confce

Akij Bakers Limited, one of the country's leading food manufacturing companies, hosted its Annual Sales Conference-2025 in Cox's Bazar recently, says a press release.The conference brought together top-performing sales representatives from across the nation along with senior officials of the...

Envoy Textiles hosts courtesy meeting with ADB team

Envoy Textiles Limited hosted a high-level courtesy meeting with a delegation from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) at its corporate office in the city on Sunday, says a press release.The meeting was convened following the recent approval of a US...

Govt plans rail link for all EZs starting with Mirsarai

The government has undertaken a major initiative to establish railway connectivity with all economic zones (EZs) across the country, including the National Special Economic Zone in Chattogram's Mirsarai, to make goods transportation faster, cheaper and more efficient, reports UNB."We are...

BANK ASIA PARTNERS WITH MOMEN REAL ESTATES TO OFFER HOME LOANS

Bank Asia has entered into a strategic partnership with Momen Real Estates Limited to offer exclusive privileges for its home loan customers. Through this collaboration, Bank Asia will provide home financing facilities to clients of Momen Real Estates on a...

Stocks extend losses amid political unease, inflation worries

Stocks tumbled further on Sunday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSEX) sinking to a three-month low, as jittery investors continued to offload shares to protect their funds from deeper losses.Analysts said market sentiment remained subdued as...

Digital reporting on the cards to ensure transparency in market data

The securities regulator has decided to introduce a new technological framework to enhance transparency in data generation and transmission across the country's stock market.The adoption of a standardised digital reporting language will allow real-time data processing, enabling machines to interpret...

DESCO shows signs of recovery as losses shrink 75pc in FY25

The latest disclosure by Dhaka Electric Supply Company (DESCO) reveals that it is still in the red but also shows a trend of recovery, with losses reduced by 75 per cent year-on-year in FY25.Higher distribution revenue and a stable foreign...

Banglalink enters into deal with FloSolar on 100MW solar energy

Country's leading innovative digital operator Banglalink has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with FloSolar Solutions Limited recently to install a 100MW solar power plant, says a statement. The plant will power Banglalink's telecom network across the country using clean...

G & G becomes Apple authorised reseller in BD

Gadget & Gear, the country's largest multi-branded retail chain, has officially become an Apple Authorised Reseller in Bangladesh and unveiled the latest iPhone lineup at Gadget Studio by G&G - the nation's only Apple mono store at bti LANDMARK, Gulshan...

NCC Bank customers now can access Sonali Bank payment gateway

Sonali Bank PLC signed an agreement with National Credit and Commerce Bank PLC (NCC) to collect challan, utility bill, pension scheme installments and other charges and fees from NCC Bank's Internet Banking customers through the Sonali Payment Gateway, says a...

New avenues for collaboration discussed

UNICEF and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) - Bangladesh, The world business organisation, convened a focused dialogue at the ICC Bangladesh Secretariat recently to explore new avenues for collaboration with the private sector to advance children's rights and sustainable development...

Abdul Monem Group seeks 12-year loan rescheduling, policy supports

Debt-burdened Abdul Monem Group, a local business conglomerate, has sought a set of policy supports including a 12-year loan rescheduling facility with a two-year grace period from the government, aiming to restructure its overall business and restore financial stability, sources...

US drillers cut oil and gas rigs for first time in six weeks: Baker Hughes

US energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating, the first reduction in six weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes said in its closely followed report on Friday, reports Reuters.The oil and gas rig...

AGRANI BANK HOLDS TRAINING ON CREDIT OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Agrani Bank Training Institute (ABTI) launched a 10-day training course on Credit Operations and Credit Management on Sunday. Agrani Bank PLC Managing Director Md Anwarul Islam inaugurated the course as the chief guest. Md Jalal Uddin, General Manager (Administration), and...

JANATA BANK HOLDS HALF-YEARLY BUSINESS BRANCH MANAGERS' CONFCE

The Half-Yearly Branch Managers' Business Conference 2025 of Janata Bank PLC's Khulna Division was held at a local conference center on Sunday. The bank's Chairman Md. Fazlur Rahman attended the event as the chief guest. Managing Director Md. Mazibur Rahman...

India's UTI Asset Management halts new investments in silver ETF

UTI Asset Management Company has temporarily suspended fresh lump-sum and switch-in investments into the UTI Silver ETF Fund of Fund, effective October 13, 2025, the company said in a statement on Saturday, reports Reuters.The asset manager said this was due...

'Red Lady Papaya' gains popularity in Patuakhali

PATUAKHALI, Oct 12 (BSS): The 'Red Lady Papaya' cultivated in Hogla village of Kanakdia Union, Bauphal, has become widely popular across the Upazila and the district of Patuakhali. Young entrepreneur Md. Nazmul, 30, who decided to leave his corporate job...

BD airports earn top marks in UK aviation security assessment

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has achieved an outstanding score during the airports assessment carried out by the Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom, in the month of August 2025. According to a press release issued by the...

West Indies put stiff fightback after follow-on

NEW DELHI, Oct 12 (AFP): The West Indies did not lose a wicket after tea to be 173-2 in their second innings at the end of day three of the second Test Sunday after following on, but they still need...

Pakistan reach 313/5 at stumps against South Africa on Day 1

LAHORE, Pakistan, Oct 12 (AFP): Pakistan rode on a brilliant 93 from Imam-ul-Haq to reach 313-5 after a brief fightback from South Africa on the opening day of the first Test in Lahore on Sunday.Shan Masood hit 76, but Haq...

Vacherot beats cousin Rinderknech to win Shanghai Masters title

SHANGHAI, Oct 12 (AP): Valentin Vacherot beat his cousin Arthur Rinderknech 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Shanghai Masters for the first title of his career after a stunning run from the qualifying rounds.The 204th-ranked Vacherot, an unheralded...

Tigresses take on SA to stay alive for WC semifinal

In a bid to keep their semifinal hope alive, Bangladesh Women's team take on South Africa in their fourth game of the ICC Cricket World Cup at Vishakhapatnam in India today (Monday), reports BSS.The match will start at 3.30pm (Bangladesh...

Tigers suffer crushing defeat to Afghanistan in 2nd ODI

Afghanistan crushed Bangladesh in all departments in the second ODI of the three-match contest and sealed the series, report agencies.The hosts bounced back strongly after the 3-0 defeat in the T20I series just before the ODIs.They won the toss and...

Play the ball, not the bowler, says Mushtaq Ahmed

Bangladesh's spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed said that their batters need to play the ball rather than playing Rashid Khan, who had wrecked through their batting line-up in both the ODIs to help them clinch the three-match series with one...

People suffer as key Chandpur road near BIWTA ghat in dilapidated state

CHANDPUR, Oct 12: The half a kilometre road from Boro Railway Station area to Chandpur BIWTA terminal ghat has long been in a dilapidated condition and causing immense sufferings to thousands of passengers and drivers who have to use the...

Waste piles up into a hill on Bankkhali riverbank

COX'S BAZAR, Oct 12: A large hill has been created from heaps of garbage on the Bankkhali riverbank, dumped by the Cox's Bazar municipality authorities, creating environmental hazards. As garbage is dumped directly near the waterbody instead of being disposed...

What about women's mental peace?

Discussions about women's safety are endless, yet one crucial aspect remains overlooked: women's mental peace. In Bangladesh, a girl grows up surrounded by countless 'don'ts'-"Don't go out alone," "Be careful what you wear"-which become invisible chains limiting her freedom. Constant...

HR management in the age of AI

The working environment is more dynamic than ever, and the main focus of that change is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Automated recruitment tools, performance analytics powered by AI and many other sophisticated technologies are slowly replacing manual HRM processes in organisations....

Child marriage and sexual violence against girls

Much as the nation strives to bring an end to child marriage, the unlawful matrimony continues in this country. The consequences of such premature marriage for underage girls with adult youths or men are devastating. It is the brides who...

How reliable are methods of measuring poverty?

Poverty has occupied the central stage of development thinking. In fact, development is about improvement in the income level and basic living standards of the common people. It should focus first and foremost on addressing poverty among the masses. It...